Captains for hire in Seattle, WA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership9%Organizational Skills7%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Bachelor's degree31%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years12%6-10 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years21%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 2,435 profiles for Captains in Seattle, WA
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Seattle, WA: $94,814 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $63,604 – $141,338 yearly
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Captain/Engineer
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
USCG LicenseLifeguard ExperienceLean Six Sigma Green BeltLifeguard TrainingFirst Aid CertificationUSCG Master LicenseSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsConstruction Project ManagementProject ManagementConstruction Industry ExperienceManaging Construction ProjectsCaptain
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRTWIC CardSkills
Public SpeakingLeadershipCommunication SkillsBusiness DevelopmentCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportBanquet Server/Bartender
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardBartender LicenseMAST PermitTIPSDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningProduct ManagementAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceUnited States Air Force
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Scuba DivingFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseUSCG Master LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementShift Lead/Senior Deckhand
Mercer Island, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseFood Safety CertificationMAST PermitFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCaptain
Seattle, Washington State
Licenses & certifications
Associate's DegreeFirst Aid CertificationLifeguard ExperienceLifeguard TrainingMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCarpentryWoodworking
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification and MAST Permit.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: shift lead/senior deckhand, deckhand and captain | front waiter | back waiter | food runner.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Seattle, WA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 22 years of professional experience.
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